VAT Compliance Specialist

Would you like to be part of a global, diverse and motivated tax team? Are you a proactive person fascinated by the world of  VAT? Do you have experience working in a dynamic, international environment? Then you might be our new colleague at Hempel.

With our rapid growth we are expanding our VAT team, which is part of Group Tax, and supporting the whole Hempel Group by ensuring high quality in all areas of the VAT compliance process throughout the business.

In this role you will need to:

• Assist in building internal VAT Excellence Centre
• Assist in establish Global VAT Control Framework
• Assist in implementing Indirect Tax Compliance tool
• Prepare indirect tax filings including performance of controls
• Support in solving, improving, standardizing and automation of VAT processes
• Ad-hoc VAT advisory within Hempel and supporting the business
• Support reporting and controlling of other indirect taxes (import duties, excise duties etc.)
• Prepare and review data for Tax Authorities including communication with Tax Authorities
• Maintain and build strong relationship with tax advisors, Tax Authorities and other external stakeholders to ensure optimized and efficient cooperation

Qualifications and skills:

• University degree in Economics, Tax or equivalent
• Min. 2 years of experience in Finance/VAT
• Have knowledge of VAT compliance processes and controls
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Have strong analytic skills and details-orientated attitude
• Have knowledge of VAT legislation within EU and/or globally
• Have an organized, independent and proactive approach   
• Is a good team player and dedicated
• Is service-minded and goal-orientated

Our offer:

• Truly awesome team, based in Gdansk, Poland
• Competitive salary with annual bonus based on KPI’s 
• Financing for a Private health care package
• Group insurance
• Co-financing for Multisport card funding
• Long holidays extra pay
• International and non-corporate work environment 
• Access to Hempel Academy (e-learning platform incl. language courses)
• Team building activities
• Christmas gifts

Application and further information 

To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link ‘Apply‘.

Final deadline for applications is 30th April 2025. 

More about Hempel

At Hempel, you are invited to join a team of dedicated individuals and become part of a global community with 7,500 colleagues around the world. 

We are committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Creating an inclusive environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work is crucial for our success in shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. 

We recognize that our journey must be persistent. We are dedicated to continually developing and improving our efforts and have a variety of programs and initiatives such as a global 16 weeks paid parental leave policy from day one, Inclusive Leadership Training, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, an internal Women’s Network, and mandatory Anti-Harassment Training. This is not a complete list, but essential in ensuring that every employee feels the responsibility of protecting our inclusive culture by treating each other with respect. 

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At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. 

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. 

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,  we can achieve great things, together.